Click the links below to find out more information regarding the subjects available in Blackrock ETSS at Junior Cycle level.
Core Subjects
Optional Subjects
Wellbeing Subjects
Short Courses
As well as the subjects listed above, students also engage in an extra "Short Course". Currently, the Short Courses available are as follows:
Coding
The short course aims to develop the student's ability to formulate problems logically; to design, write and test code through the development of programs, apps, games, animations or websites; and, through their chosen learning activities, to learn about computer science.
Philosophy
This short course in philosophy aims to engage students in philosophical enquiry and dialogue about life’s big questions and to develop critical, creative, collaborative, caring thinkers who can participate in informed discourse and act in the world in a more reflective manner.
Artistic Performance
This short course in artistic performance aims to engage students in artistic practices with others by offering a structure that can be used to facilitate collaborative and individual imaginative and creative initiatives, leading to a group performance.
See https://curriculumonline.ie/Junior-cycle/Short-Courses/ for more information
Grading Systems, CBAs and More Information
Click here for information on the Junior Cycle Grading for both State Exams, and those for Classroom-Based Assessments (CBAs).
Additionally, you can view the information from the Junior Cycle Information Night here.